MQ-9 UAS Flight Operator & Sensor Specialist

Amentum; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an MQ-9 Sensor Operator to assist PIC of MQ-9 aircraft and manage payloads, sensors, and comms across CONUS and OCONUS. You will support planning, briefing, execution, and debrief, ensuring compliance with FAA and ICAO flight rules and ensuring safe integration of UAS into NAS.

Requirements include a Top-Secret clearance, either high school diploma with 5+ years of military experience or a BA/BS in related fields with 5+ years; prior MQ-9 sensor operator duty is required

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret US Government clearance is required.
• 5+ years in performance/execution of US military requirements or a BA/BS in a related field with 5+ years experience.
• MQ-9 Sensor Operator duties experience within the last 10 years or within last 15 years with 3+ years in MQ-9 sensor operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of flight: planning/briefing, execution, debrief and crew resource management.
• Follow FAA, civil, and ICAO flight rules; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expertise in unmanned aircraft and sensor operations.
• Develop briefing and training materials to support flight operations.
• Plan and perform a wide range of systems and equipment operations under varying conditions.
• Support NAS integration of UAS, collaborating with US Government and OEM partners.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering, business, logistics, management, math, sciences, or professional aeronautics

High school diploma

Tools

MQ-9 Sensor Operator

Job description

Amentum is seeking an MQ-9 Sensor Operator to assist PIC of MQ-9 aircraft and manage payloads, sensors, and comms across CONUS and OCONUS. You will support planning, briefing, execution, and debrief, ensuring compliance with FAA and ICAO flight rules and ensuring safe integration of UAS into NAS.

Requirements include a Top-Secret clearance, either high school diploma with 5+ years of military experience or a BA/BS in related fields with 5+ years; prior MQ-9 sensor operator duty is required